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JP6604968B2
JP6604968B2 JP2016564837A JP2016564837A JP6604968B2 JP 6604968 B2 JP6604968 B2 JP 6604968B2 JP 2016564837 A JP2016564837 A JP 2016564837A JP 2016564837 A JP2016564837 A JP 2016564837A JP 6604968 B2 JP6604968 B2 JP 6604968B2
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本発明は、電気機器や電子機器等に使用されるコネクタに関し、特に、簡単で安価な構造で、2つの接続対象物(例えば基板)間を接続し、かつ、電池とも接続し、作業性が良くなり、安定した接触(接続)信頼性が得られるコネクタに関するものである。   The present invention relates to a connector used for an electric device, an electronic device, and the like. In particular, it has a simple and inexpensive structure, connects two connection objects (for example, a substrate), and also connects with a battery, so that workability is improved. The present invention relates to a connector that improves and provides stable contact (connection) reliability.

一般に、2枚の基板間を接続するコネクタとしては、例えばそれぞれの基板にコネクタを実装し、これらコネクタ同士を接続(嵌合)させる形式の、いわゆる基板間接続コネクタと、一方の基板にコネクタを実装し、このコネクタにもう一方の基板(カード)を挿入(嵌合)させる形式の、いわゆるカードエッヂコネクタとがある。   In general, as a connector for connecting two boards, for example, a so-called board-to-board connector in which a connector is mounted on each board and the connectors are connected (fitted), and a connector is provided on one board. There is a so-called card edge connector in which the other board (card) is inserted (fitted) into this connector.

基板間接続コネクタは、一般的に、相手コネクタと接触する接触部、及び基板に実装する接続部を有し、導電材料からなる複数のコンタクトと、これら複数のコンタクトが保持・配列され、絶縁材料からなるハウジングとを備えている。両コネクタは、ハウジング同士が互いに嵌合し、かつ、互いのコンタクト同士が接触できるように構成されている。また、コネクタには、基板への保持強度を上げる為、必要に応じて固定具をさらに設ける場合がある。このような固定具を設けた基板間接続コネクタを開示した公知文献としては、例えば本出願人が既に提案した特許文献1が挙げられる。   The board-to-board connector generally has a contact part that contacts the mating connector and a connection part that is mounted on the board, and a plurality of contacts made of a conductive material, and the plurality of contacts are held and arranged, and an insulating material The housing which consists of. Both connectors are configured such that the housings can be fitted to each other and the contacts can be brought into contact with each other. In addition, in order to increase the holding strength to the board, the connector may be further provided with a fixture as necessary. As a publicly known document disclosing such an inter-board connector provided with such a fixture, for example, Patent Document 1 already proposed by the present applicant is cited.

カードエッヂコネクタは、一般的に、少なくとも、基板(カード)と接触する接触部を有し、導電材料からなる複数のコンタクトと、これら複数のコンタクトが保持・配列され、絶縁材料からなるハウジングとを備えている。そして、ハウジングには、カードが挿入される挿入口が設けられている。また、ハウジングには、必要に応じて、カードを挿入口内に導く為のガイド機構(延設部)と、カードをロックするためのロック手段が長手ピッチ方向両端に設けられる場合がある。このような構成を有するカードエッヂコネクタを開示した公知文献として、例えば本出願人が既に提案した特許文献2が挙げられる。   A card edge connector generally has at least a contact portion that comes into contact with a substrate (card), and includes a plurality of contacts made of a conductive material, and a housing made of an insulating material that holds and arranges the plurality of contacts. I have. The housing is provided with an insertion slot into which a card is inserted. Further, the housing may be provided with guide mechanisms (extension portions) for guiding the card into the insertion slot and locking means for locking the card at both ends in the longitudinal pitch direction as needed. As a publicly known document disclosing a card edge connector having such a configuration, for example, Patent Document 2 already proposed by the present applicant can be cited.

また、基板上に電池を載置して、電池を基板と接続する場合、通常は、上記に示した2枚の基板のうちのいずれか一方の基板に、電池を押圧する機構を設けた電池接続用の端子を配置し、この端子を電池に押圧接触させることによって、電池と基板との接続を行っている。例えば、基板上に電池を収容するためのケース等を配置し、そのケースと基板の端子との間に電池を挿入し、端子が電池に押圧接触することによって、電池を基板と接続する。   In addition, when a battery is placed on a substrate and connected to the substrate, the battery is usually provided with a mechanism for pressing the battery on one of the two substrates shown above. A terminal for connection is arranged, and the battery and the substrate are connected by pressing the terminal against the battery. For example, a case or the like for housing the battery is disposed on the substrate, the battery is inserted between the case and the terminal of the substrate, and the terminal is pressed against the battery to connect the battery to the substrate.

特開2010−198996号公報JP 2010-198996 A 特開2007−287589号公報JP 2007-287589 A

しかしながら、近年、顧客からは、2枚の基板間を接続するコネクタとして、従来構造を有する基板間接続コネクタやカードエッヂコネクタではなく、簡単で安価な構造で2つの接続対象物同士を接続でき、かつ電池も接続可能な構造を有し、また、高密度が図れる構造を有し、さらには、作業性を良くする意味で、同一方向での作業(挿入方向を同一にしたい)で2枚の基板間を接続できる構造を有する新たなコネクタを開発することへの要求があった。   However, in recent years, customers have been able to connect two connection objects with a simple and inexpensive structure as a connector for connecting two boards, not a board-to-board connector or a card edge connector having a conventional structure. In addition, it has a structure that can be connected to a battery, has a structure that can achieve high density, and, in the sense of improving workability, two sheets of work in the same direction (want to have the same insertion direction) There has been a demand to develop a new connector having a structure capable of connecting between substrates.

本発明の目的は、このような従来の問題点に鑑みてなされたもので、簡単で安価な構造で、2つの接続対象物(例えば基板)間を接続するだけではなく、電池とも接続し、作業性が良くなり、安定した接触(接続)信頼性が得られる構造のコネクタを提供するものである。   The object of the present invention was made in view of such conventional problems, and not only connects between two connection objects (for example, a substrate) with a simple and inexpensive structure, but also connects with a battery, It is an object of the present invention to provide a connector having a structure in which workability is improved and stable contact (connection) reliability is obtained.

上記目的を達成するため、本発明の要旨構成は以下のとおりである。
(1)挿抜可能な2枚の接続対象物の挿入状態にて前記2枚の接続対象物の導体部に接触する第1及び第2接触部をそれぞれ先端側に設けた第1及び第2接触片、および基板に接続固定される接続部を有する複数のコンタクトと、該複数のコンタクトを配列状態で保持するとともに、前記2枚の接続対象物及び電池が同一方向より挿入できる形状をもつ挿入口を有するハウジングと、前記ハウジング内であって、かつ前記複数のコンタクトとは前記ハウジングの幅方向に離隔した位置に配設され、前記2枚の接続対象物のうちのいずれか一方の接続対象物の導体部、および電池に接触する第3及び第4接触部をそれぞれ先端側に設けた第3及び第4接触片を有する端子とを備えることを特徴とするコネクタ。
In order to achieve the above object, the gist of the present invention is as follows.
(1) 1st and 2nd contact which provided the 1st and 2nd contact part which contacted the conductor part of the said 2 connection target object in the insertion state of the two connection target object which can be inserted / removed, respectively at the front end side A plurality of contacts having a piece and a connection portion connected and fixed to the substrate, and an insertion port having a shape in which the plurality of contacts are held in an array state and the two connection objects and the battery can be inserted from the same direction And the plurality of contacts in the housing and disposed at positions separated from each other in the width direction of the housing, and one of the two connection objects And a terminal having third and fourth contact pieces each having a third and a fourth contact portion in contact with the battery and provided on the distal end side.

(2)前記2枚の接続対象物は、前記電池側に挿入される第1接続対象物と、該第1接続対象物を挟んで前記電池とは反対側に挿入された第2接続対象物であり、
前記第1接触片の前記第1接触部が、前記第1接続対象物の前記電池側の表面に形成した導体部と接触し、前記第2接触片の前記第2接触部が、前記第2接続対象物の、前記第1接続対象物側とは反対側の表面に形成した導体部と接触することを特徴とする上記(1)記載のコネクタ。
(2) The two connection objects include a first connection object inserted on the battery side and a second connection object inserted on the opposite side of the battery across the first connection object. And
The first contact portion of the first contact piece contacts a conductor portion formed on the battery-side surface of the first connection object, and the second contact portion of the second contact piece is the second contact piece. The connector according to (1), wherein the connector is in contact with a conductor formed on a surface of the connection object opposite to the first connection object side.

(3)前記端子は、略U字形状をもち、前記第3接触片の前記第3接触部が、前記電池と接触し、前記第4接触片の前記第4接触部が、前記第1接続対象物の、前記第2接続対象物側の表面に形成した導体部に接触することを特徴とする上記(2)記載のコネクタ。 (3) The terminal has a substantially U shape, the third contact portion of the third contact piece is in contact with the battery, and the fourth contact portion of the fourth contact piece is the first connection. The connector according to (2), wherein the connector contacts a conductor portion formed on a surface of the object on the second connection object side.

(4)前記ハウジングと、挿入された前記第1接続対象物の両面のうちの少なくとも一方の表面との間に、前記第1接続対象物の前記少なくとも一方の表面に搭載した他の部品を収容可能とする空間を設けることを特徴とする上記(2)または(3)記載のコネクタ。 (4) The other component mounted on the at least one surface of the first connection object is accommodated between the housing and at least one surface of both surfaces of the inserted first connection object. The connector according to the above (2) or (3), characterized in that a space is provided.

(5)前記コンタクトは、ハウジングに圧入することによって保持され、前記ハウジングに対する前記コンタクトの圧入方向を、前記接続対象物の挿入方向に対し垂直にすることを特徴とする上記(1)〜(4)のいずれか1項記載のコネクタ。 (5) The contact is held by being press-fitted into a housing, and the press-fitting direction of the contact with respect to the housing is made perpendicular to the insertion direction of the connection object. The connector according to any one of the above.

本発明のコネクタによれば、簡単で安価な構造で、2つの接続対象物間を接続し、かつ、電池とも接続し、しかも、2枚の接続対象物及び電池が同一方向から挿入できる為、作業性が良くなり、安定した接触(接続)信頼性が得られる。また、上記(5)に記載したような構造にすることで、接続対象物の挿入に対して、コンタクトの抜け止めに繋がる。   According to the connector of the present invention, with a simple and inexpensive structure, between two connection objects, and also connected to a battery, and since the two connection objects and the battery can be inserted from the same direction, Workability is improved and stable contact (connection) reliability is obtained. Further, by adopting the structure as described in (5) above, it is possible to prevent the contact from coming off against the insertion of the connection object.

(A)本発明のコネクタを、挿入口側から見たときの斜視図である。(B)本発明のコネクタを、1本のコンタクトの幅中心線を通る位置で切断したときの断面図である。(C)本発明のコネクタを、1本の端子の幅中心線を通る位置で切断したときの断面図である。(A) It is a perspective view when the connector of this invention is seen from the insertion port side. (B) It is sectional drawing when the connector of this invention is cut | disconnected in the position which passes through the width | variety centerline of one contact. (C) It is sectional drawing when the connector of this invention is cut | disconnected in the position which passes through the width | variety centerline of one terminal. (A)2枚の接続対象物(第1及び第2基板)及び電池が挿入された状態の本発明のコネクタを、挿入口側から見たときの斜視図である。(B)図2(A)の状態のコネクタを、1本のコンタクトの幅中心線を通る位置で切断したときの断面図である。(C)図2(A)の状態のコネクタを、1本の端子の幅中心線を通る位置で切断したときの断面図である。(電池は断面ではなく、外観図として示す。)(A) It is a perspective view when the connector of this invention of the state in which the two connection target object (1st and 2nd board | substrate) and the battery were inserted was seen from the insertion port side. (B) It is sectional drawing when the connector of the state of FIG. 2 (A) is cut | disconnected in the position which passes through the width | variety centerline of one contact. (C) It is sectional drawing when the connector of the state of FIG. 2 (A) is cut | disconnected in the position which passes through the width | variety centerline of one terminal. (The battery is shown as an external view, not a cross section.) (A)ハウジングを、挿入口側より見た斜視図である。(B)ハウジングを、1つのコンタクト挿入孔の位置で切断したときの断面図である。(C)ハウジングを、1つの端子挿入穴の位置で切断したときの断面図である。(A) It is the perspective view which looked at the housing from the insertion port side. (B) It is sectional drawing when a housing is cut | disconnected in the position of one contact insertion hole. (C) It is sectional drawing when a housing is cut | disconnected in the position of one terminal insertion hole. (A)コンタクトを、第1及び第2接触部側から見たときの斜視図である。(B)コンタクトを、第1及び第2接触部側とは反対側から見たときの斜視図である。(A) It is a perspective view when a contact is seen from the 1st and 2nd contact part side. (B) It is a perspective view when a contact is seen from the opposite side to the 1st and 2nd contact part side. (A)端子を、第3及び第4接触部側から見たときの斜視図である。(B)端子を、第3及び第4接触部側とは反対側から見たときの斜視図である。(A) It is a perspective view when a terminal is seen from the 3rd and 4th contact part side. (B) It is a perspective view when a terminal is seen from the opposite side to the 3rd and 4th contact part side. (A)第1接続対象物(第1基板)を、電池側の表面(上面)から見たときの斜視図である。(B)第1接続対象物(第1基板)を、電池側とは反対側の表面(下面)から見たときの斜視図である。(A) It is a perspective view when a 1st connection target object (1st board | substrate) is seen from the surface (upper surface) by the side of a battery. (B) It is a perspective view when a 1st connection target object (1st board | substrate) is seen from the surface (lower surface) on the opposite side to a battery side. (A)第2接続対象物(第2基板)を、電池側の表面(上面)から見たときの斜視図である。(B)第2接続対象物(第2基板)を、電池側とは反対側の表面(下面)から見たときの斜視図である。(A) It is a perspective view when a 2nd connection target object (2nd board | substrate) is seen from the surface (upper surface) by the side of a battery. (B) It is a perspective view when a 2nd connection target object (2nd board | substrate) is seen from the surface (lower surface) on the opposite side to a battery side. 電池の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of a battery.

本発明は、挿抜可能な2枚の接続対象物である第1及び第2接続対象物30、32の挿入状態にて、2枚の接続対象物30、32の導体部301、321に接触する第1及び第2接触部222、224をそれぞれ先端側に設けた第1及び第2接触片221、223および基板(図示せず)に接続固定される接続部226を有する複数のコンタクト22と、複数のコンタクト22を配列状態で保持するとともに、2枚の接続対象物30、32及び電池34が、それぞれ同一方向より挿入できる形状をもつ挿入口、図1では、第1挿入口15、第2挿入口16および第3挿入口17の3つの挿入口を有するハウジング24と、このハウジング24内であって、かつ複数のコンタクト22とはハウジング24の幅方向Wに離隔した位置に配設され、2枚の接続対象物30、32のうちのいずれか一方の接続対象物30又は32の導体部301又は321、および電池34に接触する第4及び第3接触部264、262をそれぞれ先端側に設けた第4及び第3接触片263、261を有する端子26とを備えることを特徴とするコネクタ20である。   The present invention contacts the conductor portions 301 and 321 of the two connection objects 30 and 32 in the inserted state of the first and second connection objects 30 and 32 that are two connection objects that can be inserted and removed. A plurality of contacts 22 having first and second contact pieces 221 and 223 having first and second contact portions 222 and 224 provided on the distal end side, and a connection portion 226 connected and fixed to a substrate (not shown); The plurality of contacts 22 are held in an arrayed state, and the two connection objects 30 and 32 and the battery 34 have shapes that can be inserted from the same direction, respectively. In FIG. A housing 24 having three insertion ports, that is, an insertion port 16 and a third insertion port 17, and a plurality of contacts 22 in the housing 24 and spaced apart from each other in the width direction W of the housing 24, Fourth and third contact portions 264 and 262 that contact the conductor portion 301 or 321 of any one of the connection objects 30 and 32 and the battery 34 are provided on the front end side, respectively. The connector 20 includes a terminal 26 having fourth and third contact pieces 263 and 261.

つまり、第1接続対象物30、第2接続対象物32及び電池34を、ともに同一方向、図1ではハウジング24の奥行方向Dに沿って挿入できる3つの挿入口(第1挿入口15、第2挿入口16、第3挿入口17)をハウジング24に設け、ハウジング24に保持されるコンタクト22が、挿入された第1及び第2接続対象物30、32と接触し、ハウジング24に保持される端子26が、電池34と、電池34が接続される第1又は第2接続対象物30又は32に接触するように構成し、簡単で安価な構造で、第1及び第2接続対象物30、32(例えば第1及び第2基板30、32)間を接続し、かつ、第1及び第2接続対象物30、32のいずれか一方と電池34も接続することができ、作業性が良くなり、安定した接触(接続)信頼性が得られる構造のコネクタ20である。   In other words, the first connection object 30, the second connection object 32, and the battery 34 are all inserted in the same direction, that is, along the depth direction D of the housing 24 in FIG. 2 insertion port 16 and third insertion port 17) are provided in the housing 24, and the contact 22 held by the housing 24 comes into contact with the inserted first and second connection objects 30 and 32 and is held by the housing 24. The terminal 26 is configured to come into contact with the battery 34 and the first or second connection object 30 or 32 to which the battery 34 is connected, and the first and second connection objects 30 have a simple and inexpensive structure. , 32 (for example, the first and second substrates 30, 32) can be connected, and either one of the first and second connection objects 30, 32 can be connected to the battery 34, thereby improving workability. Stable contact (connection) reliability It is a connector 20 of the resulting structure.

図1から図8に基づいて、本発明のコネクタ10の実施形態について説明する。図1(A)は、本発明のコネクタを、挿入口側から見たときの斜視図、図1(B)は、本発明のコネクタを、1本のコンタクトの幅中心線を通る位置で切断したときの断面図、図1(C)は、本発明のコネクタを、1本の端子の幅中心線を通る位置で切断したときの断面図、図2(A)は、2枚の接続対象物(第1及び第2基板)及び電池が挿入された状態の本発明のコネクタを、挿入口側から見たときの斜視図、図2(B)は、図2(A)の状態のコネクタを、1本のコンタクトの幅中心線を通る位置で切断したときの断面図、図2(C)は、図2(A)の状態のコネクタを、1本の端子の幅中心線を通る位置で切断したときの断面図、図3(A)は、ハウジングを、挿入口側より見た斜視図、図3(B)は、ハウジングを、1つのコンタクト挿入孔の位置で切断したときの断面図、図3(C)は、ハウジングを、1つの端子挿入穴の位置で切断したときの断面図、図4(A)は、コンタクトを、第1及び第2接触部側から見たときの斜視図、図4(B)は、コンタクトを、第1及び第2接触部側とは反対側から見たときの斜視図、図5(A)は、端子を、第3及び第4接触部側から見たときの斜視図、図5(B)は、端子を、第3及び第4接触部側とは反対側から見たときの斜視図、図6(A)は、第1接続対象物(第1基板)を、電池側の表面(上面)から見たときの斜視図、図6(B)は、第1接続対象物(第1基板)を、電池側とは反対側の表面(下面)から見たときの斜視図、図7(A)は、第2接続対象物(第2基板)を、電池側の表面(上面)から見たときの斜視図、図7(B)は、第2接続対象物(第2基板)を、電池側とは反対側の表面(下面)から見たときの斜視図、そして、図8は、電池の斜視図である。   An embodiment of a connector 10 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A is a perspective view of the connector of the present invention when viewed from the insertion port side, and FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view of the connector of the present invention taken along the width center line of one contact. 1C is a cross-sectional view when the connector of the present invention is cut at a position passing through the width center line of one terminal, and FIG. 2A is a connection object of two sheets. FIG. 2B is a perspective view of the connector of the present invention in a state where an object (first and second substrates) and a battery are inserted, and FIG. 2B is a connector in the state of FIG. FIG. 2C is a cross-sectional view of the connector in the state of FIG. 2A taken along the width center line of one terminal. FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the housing as seen from the insertion port side, and FIG. 3B is a contour of the housing. FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view when the housing is cut at the position of one terminal insertion hole, and FIG. FIG. 4B is a perspective view when the contact is viewed from the side opposite to the first and second contact portions, and FIG. 5A is a perspective view when viewed from the second contact portion side. FIG. 5B is a perspective view when the terminal is viewed from the side opposite to the third and fourth contact portions, and FIG. 5B is a perspective view when the terminal is viewed from the third and fourth contact portions. FIG. 6A is a perspective view of the first connection object (first substrate) as viewed from the surface (upper surface) on the battery side, and FIG. 6B is the first connection object (first substrate). ) Is viewed from the surface (lower surface) opposite to the battery side, and FIG. 7A is a view of the second connection object (second substrate) viewed from the surface (upper surface) on the battery side. Perspective 7B is a perspective view of the second connection object (second substrate) as viewed from the surface (lower surface) opposite to the battery side, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the battery. is there.

コネクタ20を説明する前に、2枚の接続対象物である第1及び第2接続対象物30、32と、電池34について説明する。第1及び第2接続対象物30、32としては、例えばプリント基板のような第1及び第2基板30、32である場合が挙げられ、また、第1及び第2基板30、32としては、例えば、リジッド基板、フレキシブルプリント基板(FPC)、メモリーカードのような各種カード(基板)等を挙げることができる。本実施形態では、第1及び第2接続対象物30、32は、それぞれリジッド基板である第1基板30及び第2基板32であり、第1及び第2基板30、32には、コネクタ20のコンタクト22が実装される導体部であるランド301、321と、ランド301、321から延び、電子部品等に繋がるパターンとが設けられている。第1基板30には、更に、電池34との接触部分である接点部302と、端子26との接続部分であるランド301とが設けられている。電池34は、第1基板30と接触させて導通させ、電源として使用する為のものである。   Before describing the connector 20, the first and second connection objects 30 and 32, which are two connection objects, and the battery 34 will be described. Examples of the first and second connection objects 30 and 32 include the first and second substrates 30 and 32 such as a printed circuit board, and the first and second substrates 30 and 32 include For example, a rigid board, a flexible printed circuit board (FPC), various cards (board | substrates) like a memory card etc. can be mentioned. In the present embodiment, the first and second connection objects 30 and 32 are respectively a first substrate 30 and a second substrate 32 that are rigid substrates, and the first and second substrates 30 and 32 are connected to the connector 20. Lands 301 and 321, which are conductor portions on which the contacts 22 are mounted, and a pattern extending from the land 301 and 321, and connected to an electronic component or the like are provided. The first substrate 30 is further provided with a contact portion 302 that is a contact portion with the battery 34 and a land 301 that is a connection portion with the terminal 26. The battery 34 is in contact with the first substrate 30 to be conducted and used as a power source.

図1から図5に基づいて、本発明のコネクタ20について説明する。コネクタ20は、複数のコンタクト22と、ハウジング24と、端子26とを主に備えている。また、コネクタ20は、コネクタ20を基板(図示せず)に実装したときのはんだ付け強度を向上させるため、固定具(図示せず)をさらに備えることもできる。   The connector 20 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The connector 20 mainly includes a plurality of contacts 22, a housing 24, and terminals 26. The connector 20 can further include a fixing tool (not shown) in order to improve the soldering strength when the connector 20 is mounted on a substrate (not shown).

次に、コンタクト22について説明する。コンタクト22は金属製であり、公知技術のプレス加工や切削加工によって製作することができる。コンタクト22の材質としては、バネ性や導電性や寸法安定性などが要求されるので、黄銅やベリリウム銅やリン青銅等を挙げることができる。本実施形態では、コンタクト22は、ハウジング24に圧入によって保持しているが、本発明では、コンタクト22をハウジング24に保持または固定できる構成であればよく、引っ掛け(ランス)や溶着や一体成形などによってコンタクト22をハウジング24に保持する構成にしてもよい。   Next, the contact 22 will be described. The contact 22 is made of metal and can be manufactured by a known press working or cutting process. Since the material of the contact 22 is required to have springiness, conductivity, dimensional stability, etc., examples thereof include brass, beryllium copper, phosphor bronze and the like. In the present embodiment, the contact 22 is held in the housing 24 by press-fitting. However, in the present invention, any structure that can hold or fix the contact 22 to the housing 24 is acceptable, such as hooking (lance), welding, or integral molding. Thus, the contact 22 may be held in the housing 24.

コンタクト22は、挿抜可能な第1及び第2の接続対象物30、32の挿入状態にて、これら第1及び第2接続対象物30、32の導体部であるランド301、321に接触する第1及び第2接触部222、224をそれぞれ先端側に設け、図1(B)では、上下に略並行に延びる第1及び第2接触片221、223と、基板に接続固定される接続部226とを少なくとも有するとともに、ハウジング24に固定するため、ハウジング24の略高さ方向Hに延在する保持部225と、ハウジング24の略奥行方向Dに延びる板状片227とをさらに有している。   The contact 22 is in contact with the lands 301 and 321 which are conductor portions of the first and second connection objects 30 and 32 in the inserted state of the first and second connection objects 30 and 32 that can be inserted and removed. The first and second contact portions 222 and 224 are provided on the distal end side, respectively. In FIG. 1B, first and second contact pieces 221 and 223 extending substantially in parallel vertically and a connection portion 226 connected and fixed to the substrate. And a holding portion 225 that extends in a substantially height direction H of the housing 24 and a plate-like piece 227 that extends in a substantially depth direction D of the housing 24. .

コンタクト22は、第1接触片221と第2接触片223がハウジング24の第1及び第2挿入口15、16側に向かってそれぞれ上下に並行に延在する状態でハウジング24に保持されている。第1接触片221と第2接触片223の先端には、それぞれ第1接触部222と第2接触部224が設けられている。第1接触部222と第2接触部224は、それぞれ第1基板30と第2基板32とに接触するコンタクト22の部分であり、接触し易いように凸形状にしている。第1接触部222と第2接触部224の形状・大きさは、相手物(第1及び第2接続対象物30、32)の形状、接触安定性やコネクタの小型化や強度や加工性等を考慮して、適宜設定することができる。図2に示す実施形態では、第1接続対象物である第1基板30が、電池34側に挿入され、第2接続対象物である第2基板32が、第1基板30を挟んで電池34とは反対側に挿入され、コンタクト22の第1接触片221の第1接触部222が、第1基板30の電池34側の表面(上面)に形成したランド301と接触し、第2接触片223の第2接触部224が、第2基板32の、第1基板30側とは反対側の表面(下面)に形成したランド321と接触する構成を示したものであるが、他の構成を採用してもよい。   The contact 22 is held by the housing 24 in a state in which the first contact piece 221 and the second contact piece 223 extend vertically in parallel toward the first and second insertion openings 15 and 16 side of the housing 24. . A first contact portion 222 and a second contact portion 224 are provided at the tips of the first contact piece 221 and the second contact piece 223, respectively. The first contact portion 222 and the second contact portion 224 are portions of the contact 22 that come into contact with the first substrate 30 and the second substrate 32, respectively, and have a convex shape so as to be easily contacted. The shape and size of the first contact portion 222 and the second contact portion 224 are the shape of the counterpart (first and second connection objects 30, 32), contact stability, connector miniaturization, strength, workability, etc. Can be set as appropriate. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the first substrate 30 that is the first connection object is inserted into the battery 34 side, and the second substrate 32 that is the second connection object is the battery 34 across the first substrate 30. The first contact portion 222 of the first contact piece 221 of the contact 22 is in contact with the land 301 formed on the surface (upper surface) of the first substrate 30 on the battery 34 side, and the second contact piece. 223 shows a configuration in which the second contact portion 224 contacts the land 321 formed on the surface (lower surface) of the second substrate 32 opposite to the first substrate 30 side. It may be adopted.

また、コンタクト22の接続部226は、基板(図示せず)と接続する部分である。コンタクト22の接続部226を基板と接続する方法としては、特に限定はしないが、例えば半田付け(表面実装やディップ)やプレスフィットなどを挙げることができる。なお、本実施形態では、コンタクト22として、表面実装タイプのコンタクトを用い、このコンタクトを半田付けにより実装する場合の構成を示している。なお、コンタクト22の接続部226の形状・大きさは、実装密度や実装強度や加工性等を考慮して適宜決定することができる。   Further, the connection part 226 of the contact 22 is a part connected to a substrate (not shown). A method for connecting the connection portion 226 of the contact 22 to the substrate is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include soldering (surface mounting or dip), press fitting, and the like. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which a surface mounting type contact is used as the contact 22 and this contact is mounted by soldering is shown. Note that the shape and size of the connection portion 226 of the contact 22 can be appropriately determined in consideration of mounting density, mounting strength, workability, and the like.

コンタクト22の保持部225は、ハウジング24に固定出来れば如何なる構成でもよく、コンタクト22をハウジング24に保持する方法としては、例えば圧入や引っ掛け(ランス)や溶着や一体成形等を挙げることができる。コンタクト22は、本実施形態では、ハウジング24に圧入することにより保持・固定され、ハウジングに対するコンタクトの圧入方向を、接続対象物の挿入方向に対し垂直にした場合を示している。この構成にして、接続対象物の挿入に対して、コンタクトがハウジング24から外れにくくなる。また、本実施形態では、幅方向一方側に突出させた矢尻部を設けて、前記ハウジング24に圧入している。保持部225の形状・大きさは、保持力や加工性や強度等を考慮して適宜設計する。   The holding portion 225 of the contact 22 may have any configuration as long as it can be fixed to the housing 24. Examples of a method for holding the contact 22 on the housing 24 include press-fitting, hooking (lance), welding, and integral molding. In the present embodiment, the contact 22 is held and fixed by being press-fitted into the housing 24, and the contact is press-fitted in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the connection object. With this configuration, the contact is less likely to be detached from the housing 24 when the connection object is inserted. In the present embodiment, an arrowhead portion that protrudes to one side in the width direction is provided and press-fitted into the housing 24. The shape and size of the holding portion 225 are appropriately designed in consideration of holding force, workability, strength, and the like.

前記板状片227は、保持部225に対してほぼ垂直方向であって、かつ挿入口15〜17がある方向に向かって突出しており、第1基板30を、コンタクト22の板状片227と第1接触部222とで挟持するとともに、第2基板32を、コンタクトの板状片227と第2接触部224とで挟持することで、コンタクト22と第1及び第2基板30、32との安定した接続を得られるようにしたものである。また、板状片227は、コンタクト22の位置決め的な役割も果たしている。前記板状片227の形状および大きさは、上記役割や接続安定性や強度や加工性等を考慮して適宜設計する。   The plate-like piece 227 is substantially perpendicular to the holding portion 225 and protrudes in a direction in which the insertion holes 15 to 17 are present, and the first substrate 30 is connected to the plate-like piece 227 of the contact 22. While sandwiched between the first contact portion 222 and the second substrate 32 between the contact plate-shaped piece 227 and the second contact portion 224, the contact 22 and the first and second substrates 30 and 32 can be connected to each other. A stable connection can be obtained. The plate-shaped piece 227 also plays a role of positioning the contact 22. The shape and size of the plate-like piece 227 are appropriately designed in consideration of the above role, connection stability, strength, workability, and the like.

次に、ハウジング24について説明する。このハウジング24は電気絶縁性のプラスチックであり、公知技術の射出成形や切削によって製作され、この材質としては寸法安定性や加工性やコスト等を考慮して適宜選択するが、一般的にはポリブチレンテレフタレート(PBT)やポリアミド(66PA、46PA)や液晶ポリマー(LCP)やポリカーボネート(PC)やこれらの合成材料を挙げることができる。本実施形態では射出成形によって製作されている場合を示している。   Next, the housing 24 will be described. The housing 24 is an electrically insulating plastic, and is manufactured by known injection molding or cutting. This material is appropriately selected in consideration of dimensional stability, workability, cost, etc. Examples include butylene terephthalate (PBT), polyamide (66PA, 46PA), liquid crystal polymer (LCP), polycarbonate (PC), and synthetic materials thereof. In this embodiment, the case where it is manufactured by injection molding is shown.

ハウジング24は略箱型形状を有している。ハウジング24には、2枚の接続対象物である、第1基板30および第2基板32と電池34とがそれぞれ挿入される3つの挿入口である、第1挿入口15、第2挿入口16および第3挿入口17が設けられている。3つの挿入口である、第1挿入口15、第2挿入口16および第3挿入口17の形状および大きさは、2枚の接続対象物である、第1基板30および第2基板32と電池34とが挿入できればよく、2枚の接続対象物である、第1基板30および第2基板32や電池34の形状および大きさ、強度や加工性等を考慮して適宜設計する。本実施形態においては、第1挿入口15には第1基板30が挿入され、第2挿入口16には第2基板32が挿入され、第3挿入口17には電池34が挿入される。第1及び第2挿入口15、16内には、コンタクト22の第1及び第2接触部222、224が突出するようになっており、本実施形態では、コンタクト22の第1接触部222と、挿入された第1基板30の、電池34側の表面(上面)に形成した導体部であるランド301とが接触し、コンタクト22の第2接触部224と、挿入された第2基板32の、第1基板30側とは反対側の表面(下面)に形成した導体部であるランド321とが接触する。本実施形態では、コンタクト22と第1及び第2基板30、32との接触構造を、第1基板30の上面及び第2基板32の下面にコンタクト22が接触する場合を示したが、コンタクト22が、第1基板30の下面と第2基板32の下面に接触する構成、第1基板30の上面と第2基板32の上面に接触する構成、あるいは、第1基板30の下面と第2基板32の上面に接触する構成を採用することも可能である。   The housing 24 has a substantially box shape. In the housing 24, the first insertion port 15 and the second insertion port 16 are three insertion ports into which the first substrate 30, the second substrate 32, and the battery 34, which are two connection objects, are respectively inserted. And the 3rd insertion port 17 is provided. The shape and size of the first insertion port 15, the second insertion port 16, and the third insertion port 17, which are three insertion ports, are the same as the first substrate 30 and the second substrate 32 that are two connection objects. What is necessary is just to be able to insert the battery 34, and the first substrate 30 and the second substrate 32, which are two connection objects, and the shape and size of the battery 34, strength, workability, and the like are appropriately designed. In the present embodiment, the first substrate 30 is inserted into the first insertion slot 15, the second substrate 32 is inserted into the second insertion slot 16, and the battery 34 is inserted into the third insertion slot 17. First and second contact portions 222 and 224 of the contact 22 protrude into the first and second insertion openings 15 and 16. In the present embodiment, the first and second contact portions 222 and 224 of the contact 22 The land 301 which is a conductor portion formed on the surface (upper surface) of the inserted first substrate 30 on the battery 34 side is in contact with the second contact portion 224 of the contact 22 and the inserted second substrate 32. The land 321 which is a conductor portion formed on the surface (lower surface) opposite to the first substrate 30 side comes into contact. In the present embodiment, the contact structure between the contact 22 and the first and second substrates 30 and 32 is shown in the case where the contact 22 contacts the upper surface of the first substrate 30 and the lower surface of the second substrate 32. Is configured to contact the lower surface of the first substrate 30 and the lower surface of the second substrate 32, to be configured to contact the upper surface of the first substrate 30 and the upper surface of the second substrate 32, or from the lower surface of the first substrate 30 and the second substrate. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that contacts the upper surface of 32.

本実施形態では、ハウジング24の、ハウジングの幅方向(長手ピッチ方向)Wの中心位置で区画したときのいずれかの半部領域(図1では右側に位置する半部領域)に、複数のコンタクト22が保持・配列される第1挿入穴241が、第1及び第2基板30、32の挿入方向に対し垂直な方向(図3(B)では、ハウジングの高さ方向H)に設けられている。コンタクト22は、圧入や引っ掛け(ランス)や溶着や一体成形等によって第1挿入穴241に固定(保持)されている。本実施形態では、コンタクト22は圧入によって固定されている。第1挿入穴241の形状・大きさは、コンタクト22が保持できれば如何なるものでもよく、保持力や強度や加工性や小型化等を考慮して適宜設定することができる。   In the present embodiment, a plurality of contacts are provided in any half region (half region located on the right side in FIG. 1) when the housing 24 is partitioned at the center position in the housing width direction (longitudinal pitch direction) W. The first insertion holes 241 in which 22 are held and arranged are provided in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the first and second substrates 30 and 32 (the height direction H of the housing in FIG. 3B). Yes. The contact 22 is fixed (held) to the first insertion hole 241 by press-fitting, hooking (lance), welding, integral molding, or the like. In this embodiment, the contact 22 is fixed by press fitting. The shape and size of the first insertion hole 241 may be any shape as long as the contact 22 can be held, and can be appropriately set in consideration of holding force, strength, workability, downsizing, and the like.

ハウジング24には、第1及び第2基板30、32の挿入される方向と平行にコンタクト22の板状片227が入る第2挿入穴242が設けられている。第2挿入穴242は、コンタクトの位置決め的な役割を果たしている。前記第2挿入穴242の形状・大きさは、コンタクト22の板状片227が入れば良く、上記役割や安定した接続性や加工性や強度等を考慮して適宜設計する。   The housing 24 is provided with a second insertion hole 242 into which the plate-like piece 227 of the contact 22 enters in parallel to the direction in which the first and second substrates 30 and 32 are inserted. The second insertion hole 242 plays a role of positioning the contact. The shape and size of the second insertion hole 242 may be designed as appropriate in consideration of the above role, stable connectivity, workability, strength, and the like, as long as the plate-like piece 227 of the contact 22 is inserted.

ハウジング24には、挿入された第1基板30の両面のうちの少なくとも一方の表面との間(図2(A)では、挿入された第1基板30の両面との間)に、第1基板30の少なくとも一方の表面(図2(A)では、挿入された第1基板30の両面)に搭載した他の部品を収容可能とする空間243が設けられている。空間243は、図2に示すように、コンタクト22及び端子26並びに電池34が位置するハウジングの空間領域以外の空間領域に形成されている。ハウジング24内に空間243を設けることは、第1基板30の少なくとも一方の表面に、他の部品を搭載することができる点で好ましい。空間243の形状・大きさは、コネクタ20の大きさ(小型化)、第1基板30及び第2基板32の搭載面積、ハウジング24の強度及び加工性や搭載する部品の大きさ・形状等を考慮して適宜設定することができる。   The housing 24 has a first substrate between at least one surface of both surfaces of the inserted first substrate 30 (between both surfaces of the inserted first substrate 30 in FIG. 2A). A space 243 that can accommodate other components mounted on at least one surface of 30 (in FIG. 2A, both surfaces of the inserted first substrate 30) is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the space 243 is formed in a space region other than the space region of the housing in which the contact 22, the terminal 26, and the battery 34 are located. Providing the space 243 in the housing 24 is preferable in that other components can be mounted on at least one surface of the first substrate 30. The shape and size of the space 243 include the size (miniaturization) of the connector 20, the mounting area of the first substrate 30 and the second substrate 32, the strength and workability of the housing 24, the size and shape of the components to be mounted, and the like. It can be set as appropriate in consideration.

次に、端子26について説明する。端子26は金属製であり、公知技術のプレス加工や切削加工によって製作することができる。端子26の材質としては、バネ性や導電性や寸法安定性などが要求されるので、黄銅やベリリウム銅やリン青銅等を挙げることができる。本実施形態では、端子26はハウジング24との一体成形によって固定する場合を示しているが、固定できれば如何なる方法で固定してもよく、例えば圧入や引っ掛け(ランス)や溶着などが挙げられる。   Next, the terminal 26 will be described. The terminal 26 is made of metal and can be manufactured by a known press working or cutting process. Since the material of the terminal 26 is required to have springiness, conductivity, dimensional stability, etc., examples thereof include brass, beryllium copper, phosphor bronze and the like. In this embodiment, the terminal 26 is fixed by integral molding with the housing 24. However, the terminal 26 may be fixed by any method as long as it can be fixed, and examples thereof include press fitting, hooking (lance), and welding.

端子26は、少なくとも電池34、および電池34と接続する基板(本実施形態では第1基板30)にそれぞれ接触する接触部である、第3接触部262および第4接触部264をそれぞれ先端側に有し、上下に並行に突出した接触片である、第3接触片261および第4接触片263と、2つの接触片261および263を連結する連結部265とを有し、さらに、本実施形態では電池34を押圧する押圧部267を含む押圧片266を有している。   The terminal 26 has at least a third contact portion 262 and a fourth contact portion 264 on the tip side, which are contact portions that contact at least the battery 34 and a substrate (the first substrate 30 in the present embodiment) connected to the battery 34, respectively. And a third contact piece 261 and a fourth contact piece 263, which are contact pieces protruding in parallel vertically, and a connecting portion 265 for connecting the two contact pieces 261 and 263, and this embodiment Then, a pressing piece 266 including a pressing portion 267 that presses the battery 34 is provided.

端子26の第3接触片261、第4接触片263及び押圧片266は、本実施形態では切り曲げ(または切り起こし)によって、接触する部分に向かって突出するようにして形成されている。   In the present embodiment, the third contact piece 261, the fourth contact piece 263, and the pressing piece 266 of the terminal 26 are formed so as to protrude toward the contacting portion by cutting (or cutting).

第3接触部262は、電池34に接触する部分であり、第4接触部264は電池34が接続される第1基板30のランド301に接触する部分であり、接触し易いように湾曲形状にしている。第3接触部262と第4接触部264の形状・大きさは、相手物(第1及び第2接続対象物30、32)の形状、接触安定性やコネクタの小型化や強度や加工性等を考慮して適宜設定することができる。本実施形態では、第3接触部262が電池34の上面に接触し、第4接触部264が第1基板30の下面に接触する構造を採用したが、仕様や必要に応じて、第4接続部264が第1基板30の上面に接触する構造を採用してもよい。   The third contact portion 262 is a portion that contacts the battery 34, and the fourth contact portion 264 is a portion that contacts the land 301 of the first substrate 30 to which the battery 34 is connected. ing. The shape and size of the third contact portion 262 and the fourth contact portion 264 are the shape of the counterpart (first and second connection objects 30, 32), contact stability, connector miniaturization, strength, workability, etc. Can be set as appropriate. In the present embodiment, a structure in which the third contact portion 262 contacts the upper surface of the battery 34 and the fourth contact portion 264 contacts the lower surface of the first substrate 30 is adopted. A structure in which the portion 264 contacts the upper surface of the first substrate 30 may be employed.

端子26の押圧部267は、電池34を第1基板30側に押圧する部分であり、押圧し易いように湾曲形状をしている。押圧部267で電池34を押圧することにより、電池34と第1基板30との接続をより確実にしている。押圧部267の形状・大きさは、電池34の形状、接触安定性、コネクタの小型化、強度、加工性等を考慮して適宜設定することができる。   The pressing portion 267 of the terminal 26 is a portion that presses the battery 34 toward the first substrate 30 and has a curved shape so that it can be easily pressed. The battery 34 and the first substrate 30 are more reliably connected by pressing the battery 34 with the pressing portion 267. The shape and size of the pressing portion 267 can be appropriately set in consideration of the shape of the battery 34, contact stability, downsizing of the connector, strength, workability, and the like.

本発明によれば、簡単で安価な構造で、2つの接続対象物間だけの接続ではなく、電池とも接続することができ、作業性が良好であり、安定した接触(接続)信頼性が得られる、電気機器や電子機器等に使用されるコネクタを提供することができる。   According to the present invention, it is possible to connect not only between two connection objects but also a battery with a simple and inexpensive structure, good workability, and stable contact (connection) reliability. It is possible to provide a connector used for an electric device or an electronic device.

15 第1挿入口
16 第2挿入口
17 第3挿入口
20 コネクタ
22 コンタクト
221 第1接触片
222 第1接触部
223 第2接触片
224 第2接触部
225 保持部
226 接続部
227 板状片
24 ハウジング
241 第1挿入穴
242 第2挿入穴
243 空間
26 端子
261 第3接触片
262 第3接触部
263 第4接触片
264 第4接触部
265 連結部
266 押圧片
267 押圧部
30 第1接続対象物又は第1基板
301 導体部又はランド
302 接点
32 第2接続対象物又は第2基板
321 導体部又はランド
34 電池
W ハウジングの幅方向(長手ピッチ方向)
D ハウジングの奥行方向
H ハウジングの高さ方向
15 First insertion port 16 Second insertion port 17 Third insertion port 20 Connector 22 Contact 221 First contact piece 222 First contact part 223 Second contact piece 224 Second contact part 225 Holding part 226 Connection part 227 Plate-like piece 24 Housing 241 First insertion hole 242 Second insertion hole 243 Space 26 Terminal 261 Third contact piece 262 Third contact portion 263 Fourth contact piece 264 Fourth contact portion 265 Connection portion 266 Press piece 267 Press portion 30 First connection object Or first substrate 301 conductor or land 302 contact 32 second connection object or second substrate 321 conductor or land 34 battery W housing width direction (longitudinal pitch direction)
D Housing depth direction H Housing height direction

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挿抜可能な2枚の接続対象物の挿入状態にて前記2枚の接続対象物の導体部に接触する第1及び第2接触部をそれぞれ先端側に設けた第1及び第2接触片、および基板に接続固定される接続部を有する複数のコンタクトと、
該複数のコンタクトを配列状態で保持するとともに、前記2枚の接続対象物及び電池が同一方向より挿入できる形状をもつ挿入口を有するハウジングと、
前記ハウジング内であって、かつ前記複数のコンタクトとは前記ハウジングの幅方向に離隔した位置に配設され、前記2枚の接続対象物のうちのいずれか一方の接続対象物の導体部、および電池に接触する第3及び第4接触部をそれぞれ先端側に設けた第3及び第4接触片を有する端子と
を備えることを特徴とするコネクタ。
First and second contact pieces each having a first and a second contact portion that are in contact with the conductor portions of the two connection objects in the inserted state of the two connection objects that can be inserted and removed; A plurality of contacts having connection portions fixedly connected to the substrate;
A housing having an insertion port having a shape in which the plurality of contacts and the battery can be inserted from the same direction while holding the plurality of contacts in an array state;
In the housing, the plurality of contacts are disposed at positions separated from each other in the width direction of the housing, and the conductor portion of one of the two connection objects, and A connector comprising: a terminal having third and fourth contact pieces each having a third and a fourth contact portion in contact with the battery provided on the distal end side.
前記2枚の接続対象物は、前記電池側に挿入される第1接続対象物と、該第1接続対象物を挟んで前記電池とは反対側に挿入された第2接続対象物であり、
前記第1接触片の前記第1接触部が、前記第1接続対象物の前記電池側の表面に形成した導体部と接触し、前記第2接触片の前記第2接触部が、前記第2接続対象物の、前記第1接続対象物側とは反対側の表面に形成した導体部と接触することを特徴とする請求項1記載のコネクタ。
The two connection objects are a first connection object inserted on the battery side, and a second connection object inserted on the opposite side of the battery across the first connection object,
The first contact portion of the first contact piece contacts a conductor portion formed on the battery-side surface of the first connection object, and the second contact portion of the second contact piece is the second contact piece. The connector according to claim 1, wherein the connector is in contact with a conductor portion formed on a surface opposite to the first connection object side of the connection object.
前記端子は、略U字形状をもち、前記第3接触片の前記第3接触部が、前記電池と接触し、前記第4接触片の前記第4接触部が、前記第1接続対象物の、前記第2接続対象物側の表面に形成した導体部に接触することを特徴とする請求項2記載のコネクタ。   The terminal has a substantially U shape, the third contact portion of the third contact piece is in contact with the battery, and the fourth contact portion of the fourth contact piece is the first connection object. The connector according to claim 2, wherein the connector contacts a conductor formed on the surface on the second connection object side. 前記ハウジングと、挿入された前記第1接続対象物の両面のうちの少なくとも一方の表面との間に、前記第1接続対象物の前記少なくとも一方の表面に搭載した他の部品を収容可能とする空間を設けることを特徴とする請求項2または3記載のコネクタ。   Other parts mounted on the at least one surface of the first connection object can be accommodated between the housing and at least one surface of both surfaces of the inserted first connection object. The connector according to claim 2, wherein a space is provided. 前記コンタクトは、ハウジングに圧入することによって保持され、前記ハウジングに対する前記コンタクトの圧入方向を、前記接続対象物の挿入方向に対し垂直にすることを特徴とする請求項1〜4のいずれか1項記載のコネクタ。   The said contact is hold | maintained by press-fitting in a housing, The press-fitting direction of the said contact with respect to the said housing is made perpendicular | vertical with respect to the insertion direction of the said connection target object. The connector described.
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